BPS2026 Program Book

Parking There are many parking options – both garages and lots – conveniently located within blocks of the Moscone Center. San Francisco has several thousand metered and non-metered timed spaces around the Moscone Center. Meter rates vary per hour depending on whether the meter is in a central location. Meter debit cards are available for purchase through the city of San Francisco. Please pay attention to the posted meter and regulation signs, including scheduled street cleaning and commuter lane restrictions. Poster Pickup Posters ordered in advance through Tray Printing will be available for pick up in the Moscone Center South, Exhibition Level, outside the Exhibit Hall entrance during the following hours: Saturday 4:00 PM–7:00 PM Sunday–Tuesday 9:00 AM–11:00 AM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM No Wednesday Pick-up Poster Sessions, Exhibit Hall ABC Sunday–Wednesday The Exhibit Hall will open at 8:00 AM each morning. It will remain open for poster viewing until 10:00 PM each night, except for Tuesday, when it will close at 4:00 PM for safety purposes during exhibit tear down. Posters are arranged according to topic. Your poster board number begins with “B.” On the day of presentation, authors assigned odd-numbered poster boards should present at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM (10:30 AM–11:30 AM on Wednesday); even-numbered posters should present at 2:45 PM–3:45 PM (11:30 AM–12:30 PM on Wednesday). Other hours, day or evening, may be posted by the authors as desired. Additionally, authors may leave note paper so that visitors may request an appointment. Abstracts submitted after October 4, 2025, are scheduled each day, Sunday–Wednesday, during the regular poster sessions. These board assignments will begin with “LB.” Posters are to be removed by 5:30 PM on Sunday and Monday, by 4:00 PM on Tuesday to accommodate exhibit teardown, and by 3:00 PM on Wednesday. Please do not leave materials or belongings under poster boards or in the poster area. The Society is not responsible for any articles left in the poster area.

Family Room, South Lobby, Room 101 The Family Room is equipped with diapers, wipes, plastic bags for disposing of diapers, electrical outlets for pumps, a small refrigerator, private areas for nursing, and a small area for rest and play. Friday 2:00 PM–5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Sunday–Tuesday 7:30 AM–10:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM First Aid, South First Aid In case of medical emergency, dial 511 from any house phone or 415 978-3511 from a cell phone. For other minor medical needs, this room will be staffed with First Aid Administrators trained in First Aid Response during the hours below. Saturday 8:00 AM–6:30 PM Sunday 7:30 AM–6:30 PM Monday 7:30 AM–9:00 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM–6:30 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM The Game Lab – New this year! Visit the Game Lab in the Exhibit Hall to play games, unwind, and con nect with colleagues. You will find it in the back of the Hall – come check it out! Individuals Requiring Assistance Attendees requiring special assistance during the meeting should visit the Society Meeting Office in the South Lobby, Room 105 of the Moscone Center. Society staff will do their best to accommodate requests; however, we cannot ensure that special needs will be met without prior notice. Internet Access Wireless Internet access is available free-of-charge throughout the common areas of the Moscone Center, excluding the Exhibit Hall and meeting rooms. Lactation Rooms The BPS has provided a Family Room located in South Lobby Room 101 of the Moscone Center. In addition, the Moscone Center has two bright and relaxing nursing rooms (Mamava Lactation Pod) located outside Room 50 in the Lower Mezzanine. Meditation Room, South Lobby, Room 102 A room will be available for attendees to use for quiet meditation or prayer. Saturday–Tuesday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM Mobile App and Desktop Planner The Biophysical Society’s Official Mobile App is available for download in the App Store and the Google Play Store. iOS and Android Users can search for “Biophysical Society Events” to download the App. We do not support native apps for Windows Mobile; however, those users may access our mobile-friendly Desktop Planner at www.biophysics. org/2026meeting. Using the Mobile App you can view and create schedules, view abstracts/authors/exhibitors, receive event alerts from BPS, join the conversation on social media, find and interact virtually with other attendees, and sync itineraries that were created with the Desktop Planner.

New Poster Categories This Year! Visit the Exhibit Hall Monday, February 23 • Funding Opportunities Posters Boards LB 2703 - LB 2707 • Biophysics for Sustainability Posters Boards B1271-1274 and LB 2702

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